Dramatic changes in the movies and TV shows

Chapter 1220 Confession
After leaving the company, Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia found Cheng Ye's address and went directly to him.

Upon seeing Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia, Cheng Ye turned and left, not wanting to pay any attention to them. As an ordinary employee of the company, he naturally wouldn't have a pleasant expression when he saw the people who were promoting him.

"Cheng Ye!" Jian Ai called out to Cheng Ye and stepped forward to stop him.

"Commissioner Jian!" Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Cheng Ye reluctantly stopped.

Seeing Cheng Ye's attitude, Jian Ai said apologetically:

"I would like to formally apologize to you for our previous oversights and areas for improvement in our optimization work!"

"Commissioner Jian, Director Liu, there's really no need to say that!" Chen Ye said bluntly.

"Because this matter is already a fait accompli, an apology is meaningless!"

"Cheng Ye, Jian Ai and I came to see you so late specifically to express her feelings. Of course, we also bear some responsibility in this matter!"

“But I also want you to understand us!” However, before Liu Yingxia could finish speaking, Cheng Ye interrupted her directly:

"Director Liu, there's no need for those high-sounding words. I've already been laid off—no, now it's called optimization. We resigned voluntarily, or we'd have to sign a non-compete agreement!"

"I understand you, but do you understand us? What gives you the right to expect us, the lowly laborers, to understand you capitalists?!"

Cheng Ye ultimately didn't utter the words "lackey," because, frankly speaking, they were essentially no different; the only difference was that they were high-class cattle and horses.

The optimization policy was formulated by the company; Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia were merely the implementers. There's no need to get angry with them.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that he already has a good job, so he doesn't actually have that much resentment.

Liu Yingxia and Jian Ai exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes. If they had known earlier that the other party had such a good relationship with the leader of the Dongling University project, they definitely wouldn't have optimized the project. But now it's too late to say anything.

Jane noticed that Cheng Ye didn't seem too resistant, so she smiled and said:

"Cheng Ye, it's still early. Let's find a place to sit down and have a good talk!"

"Even though we're not colleagues anymore and there's no conflict of interest, let's just chat like ordinary friends!"

“Okay!” The three of them then went to a coffee shop, where Jane explained the company’s difficulties, the background of the Dongling University project, and the compensation she would give to Cheng Ye.

"Now you understand the whole story, right?" Jane said, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"So, what does all this have to do with me?" Cheng Ye asked indifferently.

Seeing that Cheng Ye remained unmoved throughout, Liu Yingxia felt she had to play the emotional card and reveal some shocking information, otherwise he wouldn't cooperate. So she solemnly said:

“Cheng Ye, I know you harbor resentment and even hate us for 'reducing' you, but there’s nothing we can do about it. With your intelligence, can’t you see that we’re just scapegoats?”

"The company asked the previous director to optimize the company, but he didn't want to offend so many people, so he just jumped ship and left. I was promoted to director, but I'm just here to take the blame."

"To put it bluntly, take this optimization as an example. You must have some resentment in your heart, but I have quite a lot of resentment in my heart as well."

"There are no outsiders here, so I can tell you a secret. You know Jia Kuan from the administration department, right? He even attended your wedding!"

"Yes, we know each other. We're quite close. I heard we were even college classmates with President Lin!"

"Yes, besides that, he's also my husband, and he was also laid off, wasn't he? The process is already underway, and he'll be leaving the company in the next few days. We can't stop him even if we want to!"

"But now we have received the company's promise that not only will you be reinstated, but you will also be specifically in charge of the project with Dongling University. You will be the person in charge and receive the treatment of a supervisor!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ye was indeed somewhat moved. He hadn't expected that Liu Yingxia and Jia Kuan were actually husband and wife, and that they had kept it a secret from the company for so many years.

Seeing Cheng Ye's sympathetic expression, Jian Ai seized the opportunity to say:
"If possible, I hope you can bring the concept of cooperation to Dongling University in its original form!"

"We sincerely hope that this project from Dongling University can be successfully developed, and that we will conduct joint research and development fairly, while they retain the technology!"

Cheng Ye took a sip of coffee, looked at the stubborn Jian Ai, then glanced at Liu Yingxia, and shook his head, saying:

"You're too late. I've already started working at a new company. The Dongling University project is a gift I brought to the new company!"

"Sorry you're late!" Cheng Ye said apologetically.

"What?" Jane was taken aback. She hadn't expected the other person to find a job so quickly. This was completely unexpected.

Liu Yingxia quickly followed up, asking, "Which company did you join? Have you signed a contract yet?"

"It's Xingyao Group!" Cheng Ye said with some pride.

"Although it's a newly emerging telecommunications company, its development potential and speed are far superior to VG's!"

"Xingyao!" Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia exclaimed in unison, their hearts filled with even greater surprise. Wasn't this Xingyao Group, which was merging with the company?
"This~!" The two were speechless for a moment.

Cheng Ye said with a touch of emotion:

"Yes, after we were laid off, Xingyao's HR director contacted us and offered us a very generous salary!"

"It's much better than when I was at VG, and the career advancement path is clear and straightforward. As long as I can achieve results, I don't have to worry about being exploited or bullied in the workplace!"

"Do you know that Xingyao is about to merge with VG?" Liu Yingxia tempted at this moment:

"If you go there now, you'll still have to go back to VG after the merger is complete. You might as well go back to VG now, where you can become a manager. Once the localization reforms are completed and the career advancement path opens up, you'll get promoted much faster than if you went to Star Glory!"

"I only found out about the merger later!" Cheng Ye smiled, then said casually.
"I only found out after I joined the company that the company merging with VG was actually Xingyao. I was quite surprised at the time, but now I'm increasingly looking forward to the completion of the merger!"

"As for the promotion and raise you mentioned!" Cheng Ye smiled and said:

"Compared to VG, I still prefer Star Glory. Even if the salary is not as high as VG's, I am happy to work at Star Glory."

At this point, Cheng Ye felt a surge of pride, especially when he saw the incredulous look in Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia's eyes. It gave Cheng Ye a feeling of triumph, a glory that promotion and a raise could not bring.

If VG looks down on me, it only shows that you have no vision. As it turns out, Starry Company has a keen eye for talent.

So what if I'm optimized? After the merger, I'll eventually come back, and I'll return in glory.

"Wait, did you just say 'you guys'?" Jane suddenly asked.
"So, among those of you who were optimized, some of you went to Star Glory, right? How many people are there?"

“That’s right!” Cheng Ye said with a smile, “Nearly half of them went to Xingyao, seven went to other companies, and sixteen people didn’t find jobs. Xingyao didn’t contact them for talks!”

"So, how capable are these people who were optimized?" Jian Ai asked quickly. "What a question!" Cheng Ye said, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"Can't they even read the question properly? Just look at where they went after the optimization process, and you can tell what their abilities are!"

Cheng Ye glanced at the time, then smiled and said:

"Alright, it's getting late. Actually, you didn't need to come to me at all. I'll find a way to facilitate the cooperation between Xingyao and the school."

"Once Xingyao and VG merge, they'll be one family. We'll get it sooner or later anyway, so why bother with these pointless things!"

After they left, Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia looked at each other in silence, each wondering what Xingyao wanted to do, or rather, what Lin Hao wanted to do.

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On the other side, Jiang Nan looked at Lin Hao with shining eyes and said:

"Until I met you, I had a clear plan for my life and future!"

Hearing Jiang Nan's words, Lin Hao asked in surprise, "You mean, you knew me before you came to my company?"

Jiang Nan smiled and nodded, saying, "I met you when I was a senior in college. The school organized a small forum back then!"

"You were a guest at the time, but your seat was assigned to the very edge!"

"Really?" Lin Hao asked with an incredulous expression, "Have I ever been placed on the very edge of the line?"

"Of course!" Jiang Nan said seriously, "I won't even let you speak!"

"Because your views contradict the speaker's, and you don't agree with what they're saying at all!"

Then, with admiration on his face, Jiang Nan said:
"But as soon as you have a chance to speak, you'll draw everyone's attention to you, it's like you're there specifically to sabotage them!"

Lin Hao nodded confidently and said, "Hmm, not bad, this sounds like something I would do!"

With a smile on her face, Jiang Nan recalled, "Later, the host asked each guest to say a piece of advice for us young people!"

"At that time, only you said that all advice and life experience were embellished, a kind of showing off to future generations, so you said you had no advice!"

"That's why I decided to give up studying abroad and work for you!" Jiang Nan said with a look of relief on her face.

"Yes, who would be foolish enough to give advice to young people? It's just survivor bias!" Lin Hao said solemnly.
"I hope you feel that your choice back then was the right one!"

“Of course,” Jiang Nan blurted out, “I’m so glad I attended that symposium and met you!”

"Thank you!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

"I'm also very glad that I attended that seminar, otherwise I would never have met such a good student and friend as you!"

"Just students and friends?" Jiang Nan murmured to herself, feeling a little disappointed.

"What?" Lin Hao asked, pretending not to have heard clearly.

"Brother Hao!" Jiang Nan suppressed his ulterior motives and then said solemnly:
"Actually, I've always wanted to find an opportunity to be honest with you about my relationship with Lao Wan, but in the beginning, there wasn't much overlap in business between the company and Aojun Chuangda!"

"I initially felt there was no need to say anything, but as things became more complicated, I became increasingly aware of my sensitive position and increasingly unsure how to talk to you about it!"

"Then why did you decide to tell me now?" Lin Hao asked curiously.

"I know your methods, my dad is definitely no match for you!" Jiang Nan looked at Lin Hao with admiration, then said in a slightly dejected voice:

"The key is that I don't want a conflict between you, because it could end up with both of you losing, and no matter who wins or loses, it will put me in a very difficult position!"

Jiang Nan glanced at Lin Hao and said, "You won't blame me, will you? I really didn't mean to deceive you!"

Lin Hao smiled and said nonchalantly:

"I understand that being caught between me and your father must have put you in a difficult position, but you don't need to worry or feel burdened!"

"First of all, I have no direct conflict with Mr. Wan. As you just said, when we were at DeepBlue, we had no conflict of interest, nor was there any question of whether we were deceiving each other."

"After all, everyone has their own privacy. At that time, we were just in an employer-employee relationship, and it was impossible to force you to reveal your private information!"

"And now that there's a conflict of interest, it's good that you're honest with me!" At this point, Lin Hao asked solemnly again:
"So what are your thoughts now? Do you want to go back to your father's, or continue working here with me?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nan was overjoyed and asked with surprise and anticipation, "Can I still come back to work for you and be your assistant?"

"Of course you can, why not?" Lin Hao said confidently.

"Firstly, I believe in you. You're not that kind of person, otherwise you wouldn't have been honest with me!"

"Secondly, I have enough confidence that even if you tip off your dad, it still won't change the fact that I'm invincible!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nan burst out laughing, then said somewhat awkwardly:
"Actually, actually~!"

For some reason, Jiang Nan just couldn't bring herself to say what she was going to say next.

"Actually what?" Lin Hao didn't continue talking about the conflict, but instead pressed her for what she hadn't finished saying.

"Actually!" Jiang Nan hesitated for a moment, then finally mustered her courage and said, "Actually, I've always liked you!"

Having said what was on her mind, Jiang Nan felt much better, and then mustered her courage again to say:

"However, after becoming your assistant and learning about your relationship with Jane, I put away my feelings and didn't want to ruin your relationship."

"I thought it would always be like this, until one day I found out that Jane actually divorced you."

"At that time, I had mixed feelings. There was surprise, astonishment, and even more disbelief!"

"In my eyes, you two were a perfect match, a match made in heaven, but I never expected that your marriage would come to an end!"

"I originally wanted to confess my feelings to you, but you were going through a career slump. By the time I mustered up the courage, you had already returned to VG before I could even open my mouth!"

Just when I thought you hadn't given up and would pursue Jane again, it seems you don't intend to, which rekindled my hope!

(End of this chapter)